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Walla Walla Real Estate Update – February 2021

Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley Sales Restricted by Supply: Home sales declined in February, however it wasn’t due to a lack of buyers who were ready to purchase but had to wait for homes to hit the market. The snowy weather partially contributed to the slow down but the primary reason was […]
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Walla Walla Real Estate Update – January 2021

Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley For Walla Walla housing, the new year began with three key trends that carried over from last year: Low Inventory, Strong Buyer Demand, and Rising Prices. Low Inventory: Inventory slid to a new record low of just 91 homes available for sale in the Walla Walla Valley at month’s […]
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How “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” Impacts Real Estate

What is the “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” plan? (Revised January 8, 2021) On January 5th, Governor Inslee announced the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” that includes a regional, COVID-19 phased recovery plan. The announcement does not change the current restrictions and protocols affecting the real estate industry. The latest information about the […]
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Walla Walla Real Estate Update – December 2020

Walla Walla Real Estate – 2020 Year End Report: The real estate market remained resilient in the face of Covid-19 challenges and was far busier than many could have imagined. Here are a few takeaways from 2020: 2020 Homes Sales Tied for 2nd Best: Record-setting low-interest rates fueled buyer demand throughout the year resulting in […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – February 2021 Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley Sales Restricted by Supply: Home sales declined in February, however it wasn’t due to a lack of buyers who were ready to purchase but had to wait for homes to hit the market. The snowy weather partially contributed to the slow down but the primary reason was […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – January 2021 Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley For Walla Walla housing, the new year began with three key trends that carried over from last year: Low Inventory, Strong Buyer Demand, and Rising Prices. Low Inventory: Inventory slid to a new record low of just 91 homes available for sale in the Walla Walla Valley at month’s […]

Community How “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” Impacts Real Estate What is the “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” plan? (Revised January 8, 2021) On January 5th, Governor Inslee announced the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” that includes a regional, COVID-19 phased recovery plan. The announcement does not change the current restrictions and protocols affecting the real estate industry. The latest information about the […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – December 2020 Walla Walla Real Estate – 2020 Year End Report: The real estate market remained resilient in the face of Covid-19 challenges and was far busier than many could have imagined. Here are a few takeaways from 2020: 2020 Homes Sales Tied for 2nd Best: Record-setting low-interest rates fueled buyer demand throughout the year resulting in […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – November 2020 Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley Buyer demand for homes in the Walla Walla valley remained strong through November. Here are three highlights for the month: Inventory Hit record Low, Again! – The strong seller’s market continued as the number of buyers exceeded the number of listings. By month’s end, housing inventory had dropped […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – October 2020 Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley The Walla Walla Valley Real Estate Market remained very active during the month of October. Here are the highlights: Best Home Closing Month of the Year – October became the busiest home closing month of the year and brought the year-to-date closing total to within 4 closings of last […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – September 2020 Housing Trends for the Walla Walla Valley Walla Walla’s housing market has made a strong recovery since the outbreak of COVID-19 struck this past spring. Here is a look at 3 key trends we have seen for the year. Strong Buyer Demand – Historically low interest rates – below 3% – continued to fuel strong […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – August 2020 What’s Happening in the Local Market? The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms changing the way we live. This year’s real estate market is certainly no exception; challenging what many thought possible. Here’s a look at four key areas that are defining the Walla Walla Valley’s real estate […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – July 2020 What’s Happening in the Local Market? July became the 2nd busiest home-closing month for the year in the Walla Walla Valley showing continued resilience in the local Real Estate Market. This activity was fueled through outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Buyers have been able to benefit from record-low mortgage rates. The National Mortgage News reported […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – June 2020 Walla Walla’s real estate market continued to show resilience through the pandemic as historically low interest rates continued to fuel buyer demand. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for sale, there has been a disconnect between supply and demand. This imbalance has pushed prices upward while driving […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – May 2020 Governor Inslee extended the Stay Home Stay Healthy order through the month of May but tight supply combined with strong buyer demand in the Walla Walla Valley kept home values stable. Spring is typically the active listing season but many sellers delayed bringing their home to market while under the economic lockdown. Listing inventory remained […]

Covid-19 Resources A Guide to Mortgage Assistance During COVID-19 Mortgage relief options for homeowners who have been financially affected during COVID-19.

Covid-19 Resources Phase 2 – How “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Impacts Real Estate On May 19, Governor Jay Inslee announced modifications to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order for Phase 2 re-opening. Real estate activities in Washington will resume in counties approved for Phase 2, with specific protocols. Our commitment during these challenging times to safely help our clients continue moving their lives forward. To do so, here […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – April 2020 April’s real estate activity surpassed expectations but it was far from business as usual. The Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order deemed Real Estate an “essential business” due to the importance of housing during these challenging times. Necessary property viewings were allowed under strict safety protocols and all other real estate activities were conducted […]

Community Neighbors in Need Raises Funds for Food Banks As COVID-19 affects countries across the globe, those who struggle with poverty and count on food programs to meet their basic day-to-day needs are in an especially uncertain place. While coping with increased demand, food banks are desperate for funds to continue to serve their communities. Because of this, Windermere challenged its offices to raise […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – March 2020 As we report first-quarter real estate activity for the Walla Walla Valley, our state remains under Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. And through these challenging times, our highest priority is the safety of our brokers, our clients, and our community. Although our local economy felt the impact of COVID-19 in late March, […]

Covid-19 Resources Virtual Buying & Selling We continue to work cautiously with buyers and sellers while following our Governors guidelines for delivering essential real estate services. Our community’s safety is our utmost goal. To best serve our clients and communities we have many virtual home buying and selling tools available. Whether you are buying or selling, there are many ways we […]

Community How “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Impacts Real Estate On March 28, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee amended his statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to allow certain real estate activities to operate in the coming weeks. It’s important to understand that this change does not mean that real estate is returning to business as usual. Rather, there are protocols that brokers and […]

Community Community Resources during COVID Local Resources and Connections Let’s be All In for supporting local businesses, providing resources for those in need, and keeping our community safe and healthy. The following organizations have compiled links and resources to aid businesses and individuals through the changes caused by the spread of COVID-19. SHOP LOCAL Local Curbside, Takeout & Delivery Restaurants Facebook Group […]

Market Trends Walla Walla Real Estate Update – February 2020 Walla Walla Valley’s home sales and pending sales experienced annual increases during the month of February despite historically low inventory levels. Through the first two months of the year, closed home sales were up 18% above last year’s pace and pending sales increased by 23%. Low interest rates fueled buyer activity. Enough new homes came […]